After splitting from my wife, I made a decision not to lay down and die. I was 235 lbs. at the time I and had really let myself go. Getting back in the gym help boost my confidence and made me feel better. As the months went on and the weight dropped off, it brought the happiness back in my life that I had when I was in my teens and 20's. Now I have the energy to keep up with my kids when we are playing for hours or long trips to the zoo. My kids are happier too.

I love the feeling of having the energy to keep up with my kids, and the ability to go to the beach or pool and take my shirt off without feelling ashamed of the way I look. I promise to never go back to being that fat again.